NIPPONIA Sawara Merchant Town Hotel

Name: NIPPONIA Sawara Merchant Town Hotel
Rating: 4.6

Traditional House

chiba > Choshi

NIPPONIA Sawara Merchant Town Hotel / chiba Kujukuri・Choshi 78

Overview

Sawara, a townscape that harks back to the Edo Period.
A canal district with a history of around 600 years, Sawara still retains the culture of the Edo Period, and the old townscape can be seen along the Ono River and Katori Street.

NIPPONIA Sawara Merchant Town Hotel was set up in a merchant town centering on Ono River.
Taking the traditional Japanese houses dotted around the area, they have kept the old appearances of the buildings while renovating the inside to add modern facilities. 
The old Nakamura-ya Store that has seen the town change over the years was transformed in to the Geisho Wing, and houses the front desk and restaurant.

Once you have checked in, walk along the old street to the guestroom wing. There are 4 guestrooms in total, all different from each other. Some were former merchant houses, while other were restaurants in the past. 
Experience the history and the endurance of the town and its people.

For dinner, guests will be treated to authentic French cuisine filled with seasonal local flavors. 
Enjoy a unique experience here, and immerse yourself in this historical town.

*There are pet-friendly rooms for those traveling with dogs.

Room types

Review

Relux grade

Accommodations that represent their respective prefectures and that are worth visiting when you are in the area.

Overall Rating(27 reviews)

70%

19%

Rooms4.6/5

Bath4.4/5

Breakfast4.5/5

Dinner4.9/5

Services4.6/5

Other Facilities4.4/5

Mr./Ms. M.E(56)

Total points

Stayed in

Room type

：

Rooms5/5

Bath2/5

Breakfast5/5

Dinner5/5

Services4/5

Other Facilities5/5

2018-04-28

Aoi Twin 201

The main building and separate, private annex were incredible. As well, the concept of Nipponia is very unique, that th... Read more The main building and separate, private annex were incredible. As well, the concept of Nipponia is very unique, that the town itself is the hotel. The reason we gave the bath a 2 is because it did not have a cover, nor did it have a the standard Japanese style of automatically heating the water, which meant it lost its heat rather quickly and for each person to get in the bath it had lost some of the temperature making it slightly more than luke warm. We also found that there was a lack of information provided by the staff. When we arrived we were unaware that we would be staying in the separate annex (about a 10 min. walk from the main building, and were told to park the car there and return to get the key. We were traveling with my 85 yr. old mother-in-law and we had to walk back to the main building for check in/out, dinner and breakfast). We also were not recommended/told where to pick up any food stuffs/drinks that we might want being a distance from the main building.

The main building and separate, private annex were incredible. As well, the concept of Nipponia is very unique, that the town itself is the hotel. The reason we gave the bath a 2 is because it did not have a cover, nor did it have a the standard Japanese style of automatically heating the water, which meant it lost its heat rather quickly and for each person to get in the bath it had lost some of the temperature making it slightly more than luke warm. We also found that there was a lack of information provided by the staff. When we arrived we were unaware that we would be staying in the separate annex (about a 10 min. walk from the main building, and were told to park the car there and return to get the key. We were traveling with my 85 yr. old mother-in-law and we had to walk back to the main building for check in/out, dinner and breakfast). We also were not recommended/told where to pick up any food stuffs/drinks that we might want being a distance from the main building.

Mr./Ms. S.N(34)

Total points

Stayed in

Room type

：

Rooms4/5

Bath5/5

Breakfast5/5

Dinner5/5

Services5/5

Other Facilities5/5

2019-09-15

Seigaku Twin 304 Pets Allowed

初めて犬を連れての旅行だったのですが、ドッグランも広々しており、お部屋の備品も充実していてとても楽しく過ごすことができました。

It was my first trip with a dog, but the dog run was spacious and the rooms were well equipped.

Read in English Original Text

Mr./Ms. T.H(34)

Total points

Stayed in

Room type

：

Rooms5/5

Bath4/5

Breakfast5/5

Dinner5/5

Services5/5

Other Facilities4/5

2019-09-21

Goko Twin 401

結婚記念7周年宿泊させて頂きました。とてもゆったりと佐原の街並みと共に楽しませて頂きました。本当にありがとうございます。素敵な思い出になりました。お部屋も雰囲気良く、時計やTVない為、時間を気にせずゆったりと時の流れを楽... Read more 結婚記念7周年宿泊させて頂きました。とてもゆったりと佐原の街並みと共に楽しませて頂きました。本当にありがとうございます。素敵な思い出になりました。お部屋も雰囲気良く、時計やTVない為、時間を気にせずゆったりと時の流れを楽しめました。ディナー朝食も地産地消の意識が高く、佐原の味覚を存分に堪能させて頂きました。スタッフの方々の対応も素晴らしく、この機会を最高の時間に…という意識が伝わってきました。お部屋はGOKO棟の401に滞在させて頂きました。少しだけ不満があるとすれば、下駄箱の鍵が極めて挿しづらく回しにくかったこと。他には見当たりません。お風呂は事前にわかっていましたが、檜風呂でなかったものの、極力雰囲気を感じさせようという想いは伝わりましたが、やはり檜風呂良かったな思いました。これからも素晴らしい時間を提供頂きたいとの思いから、無理矢理不満点を挙げましたが、総じて素晴らしかったと思います。是非またお世話になりたいと思わせてくれる施設、スタッフの方々でした。点数をつけるならば、4.99999といった感じでしょうか。本当に素晴らしい時間をありがとうございます。

I stayed for the 7th anniversary of the wedding anniversary. I enjoyed it with the city of Sahara very relaxedly. thank you very much. It was a wonderful memory. The room was nice and there was no clock or TV, so I could enjoy the time without worrying about time. The dinner breakfast was also highly conscious of local production for local consumption, and I fully enjoyed Sahara's taste. The staff responded wonderfully, and the awareness that this opportunity was the best time ... The room stayed at 401 in the GOKO building. If there was a little dissatisfaction, the key to the shoebox was extremely difficult to insert. I can't find anything else. I knew the bath in advance, but it wasn't a bath, but I was able to feel the atmosphere as much as possible, but I thought the bath was good. I was dissatisfied because I wanted to provide a wonderful time, but I think it was generally wonderful. It was a facility and staff that made me want to help you again. If you give a score, will it look like 4.99999? Thank you for a really wonderful time.

Read in English Original Text

All Reviews

Facility・services

: Property

NIPPONIA Sawara Merchant Town Hotel

: Address

1720 Sawarai, Katori-shi, Chiba-ken 287-0003　[View map]

: check-in / check-out time

15:00 / 10:00

CI/CO time may be different depending on plan.

: Credit card

VISA/MASTER/AMEX/JCB/DINERS

: Number of guest rooms

13 room(s)

Restaurant

TERROIR ET NATURE
Sawara Cuisine made with local ingredients and French techniques

Chiba prefecture is surrounded on three sides by the sea, and is known as a farming area. They rank 3rd in the country for producing farm crops, and 6th for fishery.
Savor the local flavors that have been passed down through the ages, served on simple but high-quality plates.

Chiba is the leading producer of peanuts, green onions, pears and more, and along with these,  TERROIR ET NATURE make use of Chiba brand ingredients to create their dishes.
Enjoy a meal that makes use of fresh ingredients of the surrounding lands.

Grand Chef Shu Ishii
After working in Switzerland, he returned to Japan and opened La Pierre Zipangu in Moto-machi, Kobe. For four years in a row, he was awarded the top spot in the Kobe area by Zagat Survey, a respected gourmet guide. 
He was a key figure in the French cuisine scene of Kansai, and with over 35 years of experience, he brings his knowledge and skills to TERROIR ET NATURE to create a wide ranging menu that makes use of the local ingredients.

Bath

Cypress Bath
The cypress baths were made by a craftsman of Sawara. Enjoy a relaxing soak surrounded by the aroma of wood. 
They have plant-based shampoo, conditioner and shower gel, that are good for you skin and hair.
Wrap yourself up in a yukata after your bath.

Other facility information

NIPPONIA Concierge
The staff who live locally in Sawara will suggest the best ways to see the town. Many people choose NIPPONIA for special occasions. Don't hesitate to discuss with the staff about a surprise or other special touches to your stay.

Information

Important Cultural Properties Preservation Area
Merchant Town Sawara

Sawara was originally a farming village in the territory of Katori Shrine, one of Japan's top three imperial Shinto shrines of the time. From around 600 years ago, merchant town and commercial districts began to crop up along Ono River. It developed into a major inland port, as a point where the water transport of Tohoku crossed over with that of Edo (old Tokyo), when Ono River and Tone River were connected under the orders of Tokugawa Ieyasu in the Edo Period. 
The buildings along the Ono River are now designated as Important Cultural Properties. 
Sawara retains the effects of the culture from those times, and their festival that dates back to the Edo Period is registered as UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage.

NIPPONIA - An experience that allows you to immerse yourself in the rich local culture and history 
NIPPONIA takes old Japanese houses around the country and renovates them while retaining their historical features. They transform the buildings into accommodation overflowing with culture and history.

Notice

Preservation of Historical Properties
Some parts of the accommodation are important cultural properties. There are also many historical buildings around the town. Please be mindful of this during your stay in Sawara, so that these buildings and their history can continue to be passed down to future generations.

In order to let guests have an extraordinary experience, the rooms are not equipped with TVs or clocks. Please enjoy your stay, removed from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
Since as much of the original features as possible is left intact, insulation of heat and sound is not to the standard of modern buildings. Please keep noise to a minimum as to not disturb other guests.

Features

Bath tax
Children allowed
Room service
Transportation service
Parking area
Hot spring
Fresh hot spring
Room with outdoor spa
Public spa
Private spa
Indoor pool
Outdoor pool
Esthe/Spa facility
Fitness facility
Barrier free
5 min walk from station
Pets allowed
Breakfast in room
Dinner in room
Open air bath
Night view
Ocean view
Cottage
Coupon

The accommodation features are general descriptions of the facility. The amenities and breadth of service will differ between each accommodation. For details, please confirm directly with the accommodation.

Access

Access by public transportation.

Train
110 minutes / 1,660 JPY
From Tokyo Station, take the Sobu Main Line (Rapid) to JR Narita Station and transfer to the JR Narita Line. Get off at JR Sawara Station, and it is a 15-minute walk from the South Exit to NIPPONIA Sawara Merchant Town Hotel, Front Wing Geisho

1720 Sawarai, Katori-shi, Chiba-ken 287-0003

Open in Google Maps